A major name in the fast food world is officially making its way to Vancouver Island, with Five Guys set to open its first Island location in Colwood.
The popular American burger chain will be joining Colwood’s fast-growing Royal Bay community, adding to a wave of new businesses setting up shop in the area.
The restaurant is set to open within the Arbutus Landing commercial hub, a development that continues to draw a mix of retail, dining and service-based tenants as the neighbourhood expands.
Other confirmed tenants for the site include Teriyaki Express, Firehouse Subs, Bosley’s, Rexall, a Pilates studio and a nail salon.
While the Colwood location will mark the first for Vancouver Island, it may not be the only one for long.
Plans are already in motion for additional locations, including one at Uptown in Saanich. There is also interest in expanding further, with potential future restaurants being explored for downtown Victoria and Nanaimo.
Founded in the Washington, DC area in the late 1980s, Five Guys has grown into a global brand with more than 1,800 locations worldwide and over 1,500 more in development.
The chain is best known for its simple but highly customizable menu. Customers can choose from a wide range of toppings at no extra cost, building burgers exactly how they want.
Menu pricing from existing BC locations shows:
- Little Hamburger (single patty): $7.99
- Hamburger (double patty): $11.09
- Little Cheeseburger: $9.69
- Cheeseburger: $12.99
- Bacon Cheeseburger: $13.99
Fries are another standout, with the chain’s hand-cut servings often filling an entire bag—even with a “small” order.
An official opening date for the Colwood location has not yet been announced, but with development underway at Royal Bay, it is expected to be a highly anticipated addition for burger fans across the region.
For many on Vancouver Island, the arrival of Five Guys marks the end of years of speculation and signals the start of a new go-to spot for burgers and fries.
